Mica is a group of sheet silicate minerals that belong to the phyllosilicate class. These minerals are characterized by their perfect basal cleavage, which allows …

Talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral, belonging to the phyllosilicate class of minerals. Notable for being the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale, …

Chlorite is a group of phyllosilicate minerals characterized by their sheet-like structures and green color. These minerals belong to the chlorite group within the larger …

Serpentine is a group of hydrous magnesium silicate minerals that belong to the phyllosilicate class. These minerals exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, including …

Biotite is a phyllosilicate mineral belonging to the mica group and is a common component of various igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is characterized …

Vermiculite is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral belonging to the micaceous group of minerals. It is characterized by its platy, flaky appearance and its unique property …